January 2025
EU Foreign Ministers Criticize Iran's 'Threat to International Peace'
EU foreign ministers criticized Iran for its ongoing threats to international peace and the practice of detaining foreign nationals for political leverage. The discussions highlight…
Cecilia Sala Says She Was Interrogated for 10 Hours Daily in Iranian Prison
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, was released from an Iranian prison after three weeks of detention, during which she faced harsh interrogation conditions. Her boyfriend's…
Italy Denies Musk's Contact with Islamic Republic Representative Regarding Sala
Italy's Foreign Minister denied claims that Elon Musk facilitated the release of journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran, asserting that the Italian government handled the case.…
U.S. Prosecutors Oppose Temporary Release of Iranian Engineer Charged in 'Tower 22' Case
U.S. prosecutors are opposing the temporary release of Iranian engineer Mehdi Sadeghi, who is charged in a drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan,…
Nahid Taghavi, Iranian-German Citizen, Released from Iranian Custody
Nahid Taghavi, an Iranian-German citizen, has been released from Iranian custody after nearly three years and has returned to Germany. Her release has drawn attention…
Italy Releases Mohammad Abedini After Cecilia Sala's Departure from Iran
Italy has released Mohammad Abedini, who was detained for allegedly transferring sensitive military technology to Iran, shortly after the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala…
Mohammad Abedini, accused of violating US sanctions, returns to Iran
Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, arrested in Italy for violating US sanctions related to drone technology transfer to Iran, has returned to Iran after his release. His…
Italian Justice Minister Requests Cancellation of Mohammad Abedini's Detention
The Italian Justice Minister has requested the cancellation of Mohammad Abedini's detention in Milan, arguing that the charges against him do not meet the criteria…
Journalists Federation: Iranian Government is a 'Suppressor of Press Freedom'
Anthony Blanger, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Journalists, condemned the Iranian government for suppressing press freedom and urged caution for foreign journalists traveling to…
Release of Italian Journalist from Detention in Iran; Cecilia Sala Heads to Rome
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran, has been released and is returning to Rome after diplomatic efforts by the Italian government. Her detention…
Cecilia Sala, the 'kidnapped' Italian journalist, has been released
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist arrested in Iran, has been released and is returning home after diplomatic efforts. Her arrest was reportedly linked to the…
Trump and Meloni Meet Amid Continued Detention of Italian Journalist in Iran
Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni amid rising tensions over the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran. The meeting highlights…
Global Pressure for the Release of Italian Journalist Detained in Iran
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained in Iran since December 19, prompting international calls for her immediate release. The Iranian government claims her…